Hedgehog and Baby Hedgehog Knitting Pattern

Difficulty

Intermediate
Yarn Type

DK / 8 ply
Designer

Steffi Hochfellner
Needle Size

US 4 / 3.5mm
Needle Type

Straight
Techniques

Stocking Stitch

Safety Notice: Handmade items made from this pattern may contain small parts or long cords that pose choking or strangulation risks. Not suitable for children under 3 years. Please see the full safety disclaimer at letsknit.co.uk/safety.

What you need to know

Steffi Hochfellner's quick-knit hedgehogs are made in tweed DK and eyelash yarn

Meet Harry the Hedgehog and baby Alice! Designed by Steffi Hochfellner, these cute little knitted hedgehogs have soft, sparkly prickles that are knitted in eyelash yarn. They’re made using classic toy shaping techniques so the pattern is suitable for knitters of all skill levels. Use tweed yarn to add a subtle texture to your toy. Download the pattern to celebrate autumn and boost your toy stash. They'd also make ideal Christmas gifts and stocking fillers.

Sizing

Harry: 19cm tall
Alice: 12cm long

What you need

Yarn: (A) Tweed DK, 30g, (B) Eyelash, 25g, (C) Brown DK, 10g, oddment of Black DK
Needles: 3.5mm
Safety toy stuffing
Safety toy eyes: two per hedgehog
Tapestry needle

Stitches and skills used

Cast on
Cast off
Knit
Kfb
ssk
k2tog
m1l
m1r
p2tog
Purl

Meet the designer

Steffi Hochfellner is fantastic at designing toys and has created many a magical creature for us here at LK. If you enjoyed making Harry and Alice, check out Ozzie the Orangutan. Find Steffi's other toy knitting patterns here.

How to access this pattern

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